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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026
A UN observance to raise public awareness of land degradation and drought, and to highlight methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026
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Jun 17, 2026 1:00 AM
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June 17, 2026 1:00 AM
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Event Summary
A UN observance to raise public awareness of land degradation and drought, and to highlight methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought.
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Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. In fact, forecasts estimate that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population.
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